Vikings Happy Hour

Good morning Horners! We thought we put out a special episode today, partly to commemorate 50 years ago, and mainly to discuss that rookies report to camp on Monday. 50 years ago today Neil Armstrong was the first man to step on the moon, also 50 years ago the Vikings entered season in which they won the NFL championship. We are going to start hearing and reading stories about the young crop of rookies, that report to camp Monday and will hopefully yield even better results than the team 50 years ago. Ed Brodmarkle of the Skoldiers Podcast joined Dave and Ted on this happy adventure. Discussions ensued over what stories do we expect to see in what Ted calls, "propaganda week?". There will be stories of course over our early draft choices, like how Garrett Bradbury is the second coming of Mick Tinglhoff, Irv Smith Jr and Alexander Mattison should make a difference, along with Dru Samia maybe winning the starting job from Josh Kline similar to how Brian O'Neill did last year, and never giving it back up. We talked about some of the rookie performances we expect, how after a summer of digesting the playbook, they hopefully wouldn't have lost much knowledge, and how having the pads on should help. We ended the show talking again about that 1969 Minnesota Vikings team, and how Joe Kapp was the villain in Super Bowl III. Ted told us of how his dad, Mr. Don Glover, had a theory that after watching the best football team and season ever played, that Joe, fighting with the Vikings over a salary and contract dispute, may have thrown the game. We all miss Don Glover, and I can just imagine him now railing as he told the story. We at Climbing The Pocket Network, your Daily Norseman vod and podcast team hope that you have a fantastic weekend, stay safe, and enjoy. Like, subscribe, and rate us on your favorite podcast aggregator. Then shout SKOL!  As always, enjoy the listen! BREAKING NEWS!!! The Daily Norseman and the Climbing The Pocket Network are joining forces to create a one-stop-shop for Vikings podcasts delivered to your eardrums daily. This collection of shows promises to deliver the top independent voices covering the Vikings from every angle.

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Jordan Reid and Yinka Ayinde join Jayson Brown to discuss Kirk Cousins and recap the 2019 draft ahead of training camp.

In this episode:Kirk Cousins in Year 2Kirk Cousin as a .500 QB Chef vs Baker - Mark Schofield’s articleWhat does he need to work on?Thoughts on Arif’s article about Kirk’s best routes?Draft RecapWhich rookies are you most interested to watch in training camp?Which veteran could surprise this upcoming season?Xavier Rhodes

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Good morning Horners! Let's light this candle for today's show.Ted, Drew, and Dave are back again talking Minnesota Vikings football and their own special and unique way. The show promises to be full of laughs, some analysis, and of a couple stories. We are your Daily Norseman morning show. There is a wide range of topics discussed from the soon to be camp battle where young Second Lieutenant Austin Cutting will battle his way to take the long snapping jobfrom Kevin McDermott. Drew may not care so much, but we know Dave does and we suspect you do too. Briefly, Kyle Rudolph's extension provided both money and mentorship to the young Irv Smith Jr. and Ted talked about rubbing oil all over something when thinking about Chad Beebe. Then the gang got into discussions about positions on the team that seem to be thin in depth. Are the positions of the secondary, wide receivers, running backs, quarterbacks actually thin? We talked about solid depth in many of the groups, to include the offensive line for the first time in a long time. We quickly rattled through the roster to see who might make those last half-dozen spots on the final 53. Why, because Drew stated that the top 46 or 47 players are already penciled in place, and all the rookies not drafted in the first few rounds, the UDFAs, and even some of the non-starting veterans will be competing for those final spots on the roster. Then it was off to one of Drew's requested segments, the predictions. Questions like will Laquon Treadwell make the squad? Will he beat the over and under of 2.5 touchdowns that Las Vegas is showing him at? What will be the team's overall win record? Could it be that Ted, in his initial thought of 8-5-3, be actually feasible? The records led in the discussions about the rest of the division. Will the Chicago Bears be transitioning? How about the Green Bay Packers being extremely bad? And are the Detroit Lions the same team as always? It's very much looking like the Vikings success will depend on quarterback Kirk Cousins and how he plays, but will his yardage total, and those box office stats be key? Selecting an over and under of 4500 yards, what would you prefer? Who's going to lead the team in sacks? Does Dalvin Cook go over a 1,000 yards on the season? Who has the most receiving yards? Who leads the team in interceptions not named Kirk Cousins? These are just some of the questions we try to answer, and we're looking forward to yours in the comments below. There was one last question if the Vikings play as we want them to and go all the way to glory never seen before by us, what would their rally song be? Dave, Drew, and Ted discussed it but couldn't come up with a firm answer. We need your help on this one.  Like, subscribe, and ring that damn bell! Then shout SKOL!  As always, enjoy the listen!

 BREAKING NEWS!!! The Daily Norseman and the Climbing The Pocket Network are joining forces to create a one-stop-shop for Vikings podcasts delivered to your eardrums daily. This collection of shows promises to deliver the top independent voices covering the Vikings from every angle.

You can follow GMG hosts Dave at @Luft_Krigare and Ted at @purplebuckeye. Unfortunately, Drew is behind the power curve and doesn’t have a Twitter handle… yet.

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It’s time to get hyped! Flip celebrates the best moments of the 2018 season, even though some “fans” are trying to pretend there weren’t any. From the fourth quarter explosion in Lambeau Field, to Kevin Stefanski’s beautiful debut at US Bank Stadium, the Vikings had plenty of highlights. Deep ball strikes, critical runs and game-breaking turnovers. Touchdowns. Get comfortable with 2018 and excited for 2019. Get all the purple energy you need, here!

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Coaching Changes

Kevin Stefanski OC, Gary Kubiak senior Offensive Advisor

Should bring more Running game

Gary Kubliak and Klint Kubiak working with QBs should give Kirk Cousins every advantage to take a step

Offensive improvements

OL Overhaul

Riley Reiff - Pat Elflein - Garrett Bradbury - ??? - Brian O’Neill

RB Stable injected with life

Alexander Mattison intriguing piece

Dalvin Cook healthy

2, or even 3 - TE sets

Irv Smith Jr. is going to be a beast

Kyle Rudolph retained, great 2-TE set

Stefon Diggs and Adam Thielen will continue to Diggs and Thielen

Kirk Cousin’s gotta crush… No more of this folding under pressure narrative, and that’s entirely on him

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Eric and Nick discuss the Mark Schofield’s RSP NFL Lens: QB Kirk Cousins (Vikings)–Baker or Chef? article Pay Dalvin Cook or Kirk Cousins

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In this episode:Eric Eager and Nick Olson join Jayson Brown to preview the third quarter of the upcoming Vikings season.

Kansas City ChiefsUnstoppable force vs immovable objectKC’s improved defenseCornerback is still a concernIs the Chiefs offense too fast for the Vikings D?Travis Kelce = matchup nightmare?Too many options for KCReiff vs Clark = advantage ClarkIs Andy Reid the best play-caller in the NFL?Screen game too strongViking should have a decided advantage vs Chiefs DBTake a page out of Shurmur’s book?

Dallas CowboysCowboys as paper tigersIs Dallas now a defensive team?Vikings with a big road win…“The Vikings are a better team than the Cowboys” - Dr. Eric EagerDallas looks like an 8-8 teamDallas’ defensive regression started at the end of last season2nd corner for Dallas is the mark

Denver Broncos3rd lowest total of the year - 43.5Who will be starting at QB?Minnesota should be a decided favorite in this gameFangio Factor?2018 Bears defense was all-time great last seasonBryce Callahan as an Adam Thielen eraserAre the Broncos better than last season’s record?Which defense has better personnel: Vikings or Broncos?

Seattle SeahawksIs Pete Carroll underrated?Russell Wilson being held back by Seattle’s OC?Minnesota is a better team than SeattleSeattle’s home field advantage is slightly larger than othersDid Seattle lose too much talent this offseason?Russell’s 3rd down success is unstainableBrad Johnson is the last Vikings to win at Seattle

Record Predictions

Eric - 1-3 (6-6)

Nick - 2-2 (7-5) 

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In this episode:

Who is @MikeZimmersEars?How did you get started?Why are you so positive?Accountant?How did a guy from Pennsylvania become a Vikings fan?Fran Tarkenton@BlitzedFootball calledSound The Gjallarhorn podcastHosted with @JimJaxMediaAnalytics or “old school”?Thoughts on Kirk Cousins“He is who I thought he was.” Garrett Bradbury fan accountPatience is a virtue?

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Introductions

Who we are / What we’re about / What to look forward to

Scott Studwell Retirement - Amazing long career with the Vikings, leaves a void on scouting

Draft Recap:

Garrett Bradbury No Matter What

Elflein to kick inside, and hopefully revitalize career

Upgrades center and guard positions

Elf has had a few down years after rookie season, prove himself for a second contract

Irv Smith Jr - Adds a pass catcher

Rudolph contract - Really only 2 year deal, with outs after this year

2-TE sets are going to be crazy

Alexander Mattison

Change of pace back for Dalvin

Awesome personal story (Highly recommend checking out the video)

Dru Samia

Mauler in the interior

Hopefully compete for RG

Kris Boyd

Projected to go higher

Reportedly impressing in camp

Dillon Mitchel

Late round WR with upside

Compete for WR3

Austin Cutting

Should take LS job

Apparently released from military obligation - Odd pick given McDermott’s tenure, but should be cheaper

Supplementary Draft - What is it

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JR, Myles Gorham, and eventually Yinka Ayinde join Jayson Brown to discuss fatherhood, football, and the NBA offseason.

In this episode:JR and Myles share their stories about fatherhoodJR, time management, and dealing with twinsMyles’ early morning fitness routineFear of the Dad Bod?Chess Master ZayHOU/OKC tradeWho won the NBA offseason?

Vikings Talk

Chad Beebe WR3?Prince be late…Send me locationIs Jordan Taylor “Mr. Glass”?#FreeTaywanTaylor - https://www.playerprofiler.com/nfl/taywan-taylor/How improved is the Vikings offensive line?

Articles by JR at The Draft Network

Cam Dantzler - https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/prospect-microscope--mississippi-state-cb-cam-dantzler

Interior OL - https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/building-the-perfect-nfl-interior-offensive-lineman

Scouting OL - https://thedraftnetwork.com/articles/what-to-look-for-when-scouting--offensive-line

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